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Colby Parkinson
TE · LARStats & schedule ›4.9FF projected
↓ -0.6 vs ESPN
vs LACSun 4:05 PM ET
Should I start Colby Parkinson or Mike Gesicki this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
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Start Colby Parkinson
Week 8 · Standard
Colby Parkinson receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -3.75%).
Forecast updated · Standard
vs LACTHE ALTERNATIVE
Mike Gesicki
TE · CINStats & schedule ›4.8FF projected
↑ +0.5 vs ESPN
vs TENSun 1:00 PM ET
Colby Parkinson
FF4.9 FP
Boosted Trees5.8 FP
Workload4.3 FP
Monte Carlo4.4 FP
- Recent scoring average: 4.7 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 4.3 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.0 targets per game.
Mike Gesicki
FF4.8 FP
Boosted Trees4.4 FP
Workload3.2 FP
Monte Carlo3.1 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 6.4 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 1.0 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 6.5 FP.
- The TEN defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 3.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 2.5 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Erick All Jr.; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.3 targets per game.
Colby Parkinson
Fortified4.9
ESPN5.5
Sleeper4.0
Colby Parkinson faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.7 fantasy points.
Mike Gesicki
Fortified4.8
ESPN4.3
Sleeper5.4
Mike Gesicki faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.
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